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Pontiac G5 repairs by problem area
Engine (20%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (28%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (22%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 153 repairs.
Pontiac G5 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (57%)
Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Pontiac G5
Engine not specified
| 107000 mi | manifold was cracked, |
2009 Pontiac G5 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 39060 mi | Check engine light kept coming on. Poor acceleration. Dealer replaced a cam which helps control fuel supply to engine. |
| 36580 mi C $900 |
At operating temp, engine started a low-pitch howl from RF of engine compartment. Later, it lost cabin heat and started to overheat the engine. Expensive water pump replaced. |
2009 Pontiac G5 4-door
Engine not specified
| 32280 mi | went to put car in drive and reverse and the wheels spun. then when got going the traction control light service came on went to the shop and they redid some codes |
2009 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
155-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 150000 mi | Check engine light illuminated with "Reduced Engine Power" message. 1 OBDII code was set. I cleared it, but problem immediately came back. Can't recall the code. The fix was a new throttle body. |
| 166200 mi US $75 |
Replaced intake cam actuator solenoid. |
| 56000 mi US $130 |
Cam phasing actuator malfunction. Replaced actuator. |
| 84000 mi US $700 |
took the car in for oil change; was informed I need to change my fuel filter. Took the car to another shop, some tests done was told I didn't need repairs but I still can smell fuel, had fuel filter change; still smell fuel. Was fuel pump. |
| 174000 mi | Three recalls: Ignition coil, fuel pump, power steering |
2009 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
155-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 52000 mi | Emission Crankshaft Sensor |
| 22000 mi | Replaced main fuse box and transmission module. |
| 35000 mi | key stuck in ignition, could not turn engine off. |
| 68300 mi US $232 |
CEL code P0023. Diagnosed code and replaced exhaust cam position sensor. Cleared code. |
2008 Pontiac G5 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 66960 mi | took my car in for intermittent random misfire, could not find the problem on multiple trips to shop, was made to take it home and drive it as is |
2008 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 130000 mi US $200 |
Fuel line leak. Replaced bad section of line. |
2008 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 117800 mi | Replace faulty ignition switch. |
| 134540 mi C $45 |
Thermostat replaced |
| 130200 mi C $215 |
Timing belt/chain went. Broke teeth off gear. Scrapped car. |
| 7000 mi | Engine light came on and then when checked 8 random codes popped up so they replaced the whole computer |
2007 Pontiac G5 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 42160 mi | Thermostat replaced |
| 107020 mi C $1500 |
Cracked manifold |
2007 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 62000 mi US $60 |
Replaced exhaust cam solenoid. |
| 24180 mi C $232 |
fuse and resistance for engine fan #1 and #2 were shot and had to be replaced. |
2007 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
173-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 77200 mi US $240 |
Down pipe flex joint failed, had to replace, $20 differance between stock and performance down pipe |
2007 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 63000 mi US $755 |
Clutch replaced. It was no longer able to hold at full throttle. This is because the HP and Torque figures are considerably higher than the OEM clutch is rated for. There was no failure in the clutch itself. |
| 24000 mi US $82 |
Belt tensioner pulley was loose and making noise, had to replace, along with the drive belt. |
| 135000 mi US $3000 |
The car isnt repaired yet. Needs valve job. Brakes. Control arm bushing. Air bag light is on (dealer can't resolve). This car is the biggest piece of crap ever. Why GM went bankrupt. Quality is job 100. |
2007 Pontiac G5 2dr Coupe
148-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 42000 mi | Leaking exhaust valve as evidenced by CEL |
| 97000 mi US $165 |
CEL, Misfires on Cylinder 1. Injectors cleaned. Coil pack replaced. Ultimate diagnosis reveals low compression in cylinder 1. This is a recurrence of problem first addressed in Sep 2009. |
| 98000 mi US $1900 |
Ultimate fix required replacement of all 8 exhaust valves including new guides. Also replaced stretched timing chain. |
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